MOVING PICTURES

Rush, wishing to build un the musical sounds they created in Permanent Waves, decided to go back into the studio and record another album. A wise choice, as they recorded what is indisputably their musical epoch, and a classic for all rock fans, not just those in the prog rock circle. The first four songs are indubitably classics, still played repeatedly on classic rock stations worldwide. Tom Sawyer, the band's most popular song, has one of rock's most memorable riffs ever. Red Barchetta has a more progressive flavour to it; it tells a story about a boy and his car in an age where cars are outlawed. YYZ is perhaps one of the greatest instrumentals of all time. The song was written for the city of Toronto, as YYZ is the flight code for Pearson International airport in Toronto.(Another interesting reference to the city is the cover, the bulding the movers are standing in front of is Queen's Park in downtown Toronto) Limelight is another prog rock masterpiece by the band. Dealing with the problems of being a star, the song boasts one of Rush's most memorable riffs. The Camera Eye is another gem on this album, as it is Rush's last epic song. Witch Hunt is a brilliant composition about hypocrisy, the 'witch hunt' being a metaphor for racism and slander in the modern world. Vital Signs is another underrated song on the album, and definitely worth a few listens. For anyone who has an interest in Rush, or progressive music in general, buy this album. I guarantee your life will change... for the better!